After lip augmentation, balls appeared - what could be the reasons?

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• 09-10-2020
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Lip augmentation is a long-standing trend in contouring, thanks to which thousands of girls have achieved their coveted lip shape. Augmentation with hyaluronic acid is considered a safe procedure. However, it is not uncommon for complications to arise for a number of reasons that are difficult to get rid of. One of these side effects is the formation of balls and lumps in the skin of the lips.

Why do balls appear?

The synthetic hyaluronic acid used in lip correction procedures is similar in composition to the natural one found in the tissues of the human body. Lip augmentation with its help is accompanied by the appearance of short-term unpleasant consequences in the form of swelling, compaction, and bruises. This reaction is caused by tissue trauma at the injection site. Those who have enlarged their lips with hyaluronic acid fillers know that after 3-4 days the unpleasant symptoms disappear on their own.

Attention! The presence of balls on the lips for 5 days after augmentation with hyaluronic acid is normal. If they have not disappeared during this time, you should immediately contact the cosmetologist who performed the procedure. He will be able to take the necessary measures to resolve them

Balls on the lips appear due to the accumulation of dermal filler under thin skin due to prolonged swelling (more than 3 days). It is caused by an inflammatory process that occurs at the puncture site and a hematoma from the injection of the gel. Inflammation is accompanied by pain, local fever, and redness. If you have such symptoms, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Other reasons for the formation of clots in the tissues of the oral mucosa:

• incorrect dosage of hyaluronic acid. The likelihood of balls appearing will be lower if, instead of administering an increased dose, the cosmetologist made a larger number of microinjections;
• individual rejection of the drug. Most often, an anomaly in the form of the formation of balls appears immediately, but in rare cases, due to the individual reaction of the body to the administered drug, this can occur after a month or more;
• superficial introduction, the consequences of which manifest themselves in the form of the Tyndall effect - oval neoplasms of a grayish-bluish tint;
• improper post-procedure care and neglect of the cosmetologist’s recommendations;
• accumulation of blood due to a significant number of vessels in the tissues of the oral mucosa. It manifests itself in the form of a painful brown hematoma that does not require treatment and can resolve on its own after a few days;
• excessive development of connective tissue fibers forming nodes, scars, cysts. The action of hyaluronic acid produces a stimulating effect on the functioning of fibroblasts, leading to the accumulation of connective tissue.

The resulting balls do not look aesthetically pleasing, can cause quite unpleasant sensations, and persist for a long time. Timely treatment will help solve this problem.

How to remove a defect using home methods

A clot that appears after lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid most often disappears on its own. Applying cold compresses on the first day after the procedure promotes their rapid disappearance. In the following days, a special massage and gymnast promote their resorption, the cosmetologist should tell about the peculiarities of which.

Massage

Massage should be carried out twice a day, gently kneading the filler that has collected in clumps.
Before the procedure, you should wash your hands and put a cold compress on your lips for a couple of minutes. Stroking and patting movements with your fingertips should be performed in a circle from the middle of the mouth to the edges, without intense pressure or rubbing. During the procedure, you can use a soft toothbrush moistened with water, performing massaging movements first with the bristly side and then with the smooth side. Finish the massage by wiping your mouth with an ice cube.

Attention! The correction should not be put off for a long time, because the more time is lost, the more expensive the treatment will be and the more unpredictable the result will be.

Lip exercises

Balls after lip augmentation will disappear faster if you perform face-building daily, consisting of exercises that stimulate blood flow in the mucosal tissues:

• draw air into your mouth, puffing out your cheeks, then stretching out your lips with a tube, slowly release it;
• smoothly move your lips alternately left and right;
• put your hand to your mouth, then move it away and, stretching it out with a tube, exhale, as if blowing a kiss;
• stick out your lips while pronouncing vowels.

Performing face-building and massage will help get rid of lumps within 5-7 days.

If they have not disappeared during this time, it makes sense to seek advice from the cosmetologist who performed the augmentation procedure.

Recommendations for care after lip augmentation

After the procedure, you should properly care for your lips so that balls do not appear after lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid. You cannot constantly touch the puncture sites, kiss, drink alcoholic beverages, smoke, apply sharp pressure, or apply decorative cosmetics. All this can lead to the fact that the gel is distributed unevenly and lumps in the lips after augmentation with filler will be inevitable. You should not neglect the recommendations of a cosmetologist - they are aimed at a speedy recovery and healing of wounds, so that the result will pleasantly amaze those around you.

Professional Ball Removal Methods

What to do if, after corrective injections with fillers, lumps in the lips do not resolve for more than 4-5 days, a cosmetologist will tell you, considering the situation individually. It may be necessary to carry out radical corrective measures using:

1. Hardware cosmetology procedures - ultrasound massage and Darsonval. Their implementation helps to accelerate metabolic processes and dissolve the gel that has collected in clots. They are prescribed in the absence of inflammation, fibrosis, and hemorrhages.
2. Additional injection of filler. This method is masking in nature and is effective only in the case of the formation of slight asymmetry caused by the uneven distribution of the injected gel. The disadvantage of “finishing” is the likelihood of lumps growing or being pushed to the surface, as well as the threat of re-appearance of clots.
3. Anti-scarring enzymes. If lumps in the lips have formed as a result of the immune system’s reaction to the introduction of a foreign body or the rapid growth of connective tissue, Lidaza or Longidaza, enzyme preparations for correcting scar and connective tissue defects, can be used to resolve them.
4. Plastic surgery. This method is used in the case of the formation of complex nodes and cysts, which require removal of tumors through a small incision on the side of the oral mucosa.
5. Hyaluronidase injections. This protein enzyme produces a resolving effect, allowing you to remove hyaluronic acid from your lips in a few days. Its disadvantage is the possibility of allergies. The use of hyaluronidase is recommended in the following cases:

• injection of excess filler into the lips;
• translucency of the gel through thin skin due to superficial administration or the use of dense preparations;
• formation of a significant amount of connective tissue;
• compression of blood vessels by the injected gel, threatening tissue necrosis;
• tissue infection in the area of ​​the injected filler.

The introduction of hyaluronidase only affects fillers with a hyalurin base. Gels based on collagen, polylactic acid or calcium hydroxyapatite cannot be removed with this enzyme.

How to prevent the appearance of balls

The success of contouring procedures primarily depends on the choice of a qualified specialist to carry it out, ensuring the correct selection of the drug, its dosage and administration, and ensuring optimal treatment in case of unforeseen circumstances.

But the success of post-procedural rehabilitation is in the hands of the patient himself. Changing your usual regimen and following the cosmetologist’s recommendations for 1-2 weeks will prevent the appearance of unpleasant formations.

1. Providing rest to the lip area for up to 7 days involves avoiding kissing, sleeping on your side or stomach, applying cosmetics, and unnecessary touching.
2. Avoiding hot food, drinking, baths, solariums, saunas, since high temperatures lead to irritation and drying of the mucosal surface and uneven distribution of hyaluronic acid in the tissues.
3. Elimination of physical activity as a source of possible injuries.
4. Quitting alcohol and smoking, which provoke the formation of edema, vasospasm and metabolic disorders.
5. Compliance with the drinking regime leads to the activation of the filler injected into the lips.

As medical practice shows, if seals appear after lip augmentation, you should not immediately panic. This may be a natural reaction that will go away on its own over the next few days. If problems arise with their resorption, it is recommended to immediately seek advice from a specialist to prevent complications.

Prevention

The success of lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid primarily depends on the choice of a specialist. A cosmetologist must have a lot of experience, which will help him confidently perform the procedure. The drug used must be from a quality manufacturer that is in demand and has good reviews from experts.

Before the procedure, you need to make sure that you have no contraindications. A few days before lip augmentation you need to avoid :

• Alcoholic drinks. 3-4 days before the procedure, you need to completely avoid drinking alcohol, as it leads to dehydration of the body and causes swelling. Alcohol also dilates blood vessels, which can cause hemorrhages and bruises;
• Eating foods that cause allergies and irritation. You need to stop eating salty, hot and pepper foods, and also reduce your consumption of sweets;
• Mechanical impact. Rough peelings and scrubs damage the sensitive skin of the lips. Therefore, in order to avoid infection during enlargement, it is necessary to avoid them for a couple of days;
• A week before lip augmentation, you should stop taking medications that thin the blood. For example, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, etc.

While recovering from lip augmentation, you need to eat as many vitamins as possible to boost your immunity.

If the body is weakened after illness or exhausted from stress, then inflammation may occur against this background.

After lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid, limit yourself to the following actions :

• Smoking. You should not smoke in the first 24 hours after the procedure. This dries out the lips greatly and also provokes the formation of balls and lumps in the lips;
• Kisses. Passionate kissing causes damage to sensitive skin. Therefore, at first it is better to be patient;
• Alcohol. It is important not only to drink alcohol before the procedure, but also after. Drinking is strictly prohibited for the first 4-5 days. Only your specialist will tell you the exact date when you can indulge in alcohol again;
• The position of the body in sleep. In the first days after the increase, it is better to sleep on your side or with your back to the bed, on a high pillow. Incorrect sleeping position can lead to filler migration;
• Thermal impact. 4-5 days after the procedure, visiting the sauna, bathhouse or solarium is prohibited. You should also not eat hot food or take a bath. High temperature leads to irritation and resorption of hyaluronic acid in the lips;
• Physical exercise. Exercise can cause injury and migration of hyaluronic acid. Physical activity also involves active sweating. Sweat can get into open wounds.

After the procedure, it is necessary to provide your lips with special care. This will shorten the rehabilitation period and prevent balls from appearing in the lips. To do this, it is important to follow the following procedures:

• Hydration. This is the main aspect of lip skin care after lip augmentation. It is necessary to make nourishing masks, use lip balms or creams. Masks can be purchased or prepared at home. The main thing is that the chosen product contains the maximum amount of natural ingredients. It is recommended to add fresh chicken eggs, honey, juice or fruit pulp to the mask. When small hematomas appear, the use of special ointments is allowed, for example, “Arnica”, “TraumelS”, etc.;
• Lip massage . The procedure can be carried out while brushing your teeth with a brush. The massage should be soft and gentle so as not to damage the sensitive skin of the lips;
• After 10-14 days, it is recommended to perform a more comprehensive care , which includes three stages: cleansing, moisturizing, protection.
• Water balance in the body. During rehabilitation you need to drink 1.5-2 liters of water per day.

If you follow all preventive actions, then after lip augmentation you will be left with only positive impressions.

When preparing the material, consultation was carried out by:

Olga Kirilova (cosmetologist). A specialist with higher medical education and extensive work experience. Helped hundreds of patients cope with various skin problems. Conducts non-hardware and hardware procedures. Proficient in laser and phototherapy techniques.

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